4 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Eye Exam

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Hello. My name is Lori Frank. I’m fifty-two years old. I had perfect vision until I turned forty-one years of age. It’s funny; you often hear how one's vision starts to change at forty. Well, I can tell you that statement sure has held true for not only me but friends and family too. I never worried about going for yearly eye exams until I noticed that it was getting harder to read road signs when driving. I got my first pair of glasses when I was forty-one, and I’ve been averaging a new prescription at least every other year since. I want to share some of my experiences when it comes to eye exams. I was frightened and wanted to put it off, but there’s really nothing to be afraid of. Moreover, to make things better, eyeglasses are a trend these days!

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4 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Eye Exam

13 November 2019
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When it comes to getting your eyes examined by an eye doctor, you want to make sure that you prepare for your appointment so that you can get the most out of the experience. If this is your first eye exam or your first eye exam in a while, there are specific steps you can take to help you prepare for your eye exam.  

Bring a List of Medications 

First, you need to bring a list of medications with you to the eye doctor. Your medications can impact the overall health of your eyes, and will give your doctor a better picture of your overall health. For example, if you are taking medication for high blood pressure, your eye doctor would want to know that as high blood pressure can impact your eye health. If your doctor needs to prescribe you any medications as well, they need to know what you are already taking.  

Bring a List of Medical Issues 

Second, you need to bring a list of medical issues that you are dealing with. Your eye doctor needs a review of your overall medical history. For example, if you have diabetes, that can impact your eye health. People with diabetes are a lot more prone to a variety of different eye issues. When it comes to your overall health history, it can be used to inform your eye health and treatment, which is why your eye doctor needs to know about your overall medical health 

Know Your Family History 

Third, you should know about your overall family health history. You are going to want to make sure you are aware of any eye health issues or major medical issues that you should share with your eye doctor. There should be an area on the intake form for you to add any relevant health history. 

Bring Your Current Corrective Eyewear with You 

Finally, you should bring any corrective eyewear that you are currently wearing with you to the eye doctor. That way, your eye doctor can check on your eyewear and see what level of prescription you are currently on.  

Your eyes are not independent from the rest of your body. They are connected to the rest of your body, which is why you need to share your other health issues and medications with your doctor. Knowing your family history of medical issues can also be really helpful. These will help your eye doctor offer you comprehensive treatment.